For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public preschools serving 4,545 students in 20020, DC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 20020, DC are Beers Elementary School, Dc Prep Pcs - Anacostia Elementary School and Randle Highlands Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20020 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the District Of Columbia public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in 20020, DC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public preschool average of 83% (majority Black).
Best 20020, DC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beers Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3600 Alabama Ave. Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 939-4800
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 939-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Dc Prep Pcs - Anacostia Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1409 V Street Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 729-3500
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 729-3500
Gr: PK-3 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Randle Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1650 30th St. Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 729-3250
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 729-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Ketcham Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1919 15th St. Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 698-1122
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 698-1122
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #55.
Stanton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Naylor Rd. Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 671-6180
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 671-6180
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #66.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2435 Alabama Ave Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 671-6140
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 671-6140
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #77.
Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Minnesota Ave. Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 671-6240
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 671-6240
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Moten Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1565 Morris Rd. Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 698-1111
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 698-1111
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Savoy Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Shannon Pl. Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 939-2000
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 939-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1010.
Excel Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Martin Luther King Jr. Av
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 373-0097
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 373-0097
Gr: PK-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2335 Raynolds Place Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 750-7177
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 750-7177
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Douglas Knoll
Charter School
2017 Savannah Terrace Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 629-2545
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 629-2545
Gr: PK | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
Cedar Tree Academy Pcs
Charter School
701 Howard Road Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 610-4193
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 610-4193
Gr: PK-2 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: n/an/a
I Dream Pcs
Charter School
2220 Branch Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 922-7221
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 922-7221
Gr: PK-5 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs
Charter School
2600 Douglass Road Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-7735
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-7735
Gr: PK-K | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
Lee Montessori Pcs - East End
Charter School
2345 R Street Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 996-6700
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 996-6700
Gr: PK-4 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 20020, DC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 20020, DC include Beers Elementary School, Dc Prep Pcs - Anacostia Elementary School and Randle Highlands Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20020?
16 public preschools are located in 20020.
What is the racial composition of students in 20020?
20020 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public preschools average of 83% (majority Black).
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